Citrus Heights Sentinel

2015 stats show 19% drop in Citrus Heights DUI crashes, but fatalities rise
In statistics released last week, police said there was a significant drop in overall DUI-related collisions in Citrus Heights during 2015, although fatal collisions rose during the same period. According to Sgt. Jason Baldwin, 2015 saw a total…

Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Jan.24-30)
Updated Jan. 25, 12:56 p.m.– Local events and activities this week include public hearings, a crab feed, little league evaluations, grand jury applications, and more. Here’s what’s happening around Citrus Heights: MONDAY, Jan. 25 — Marching Band event.…

Citrus Heights police announce DUI checkpoint this weekend
Police said a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint will be conducted by the Citrus Heights Police Department’s Traffic Unit at “an undisclosed location” in the city this weekend. In a news release issued by Sgt. Brian Fritsch on…

Drawing shows what new city hall will look like when complete
The following drawing is posted on the City’s website, showing an aerial view of what the new Citrus Heights city hall will look like, when complete. According to Monica Alejandrez from the city manager’s office, this drawing is…

Citrus Heights city hall ‘on target’ for completion by September
Updated Jan. 22, 9:44 a.m.– Construction of the new $22 million Citrus Heights city hall is “on target” for completion by September of this year, according to the project’s manager and City officials. After beginning work on the…

‘Suspicious’ office fire on Greenback Ln ruled arson by Metro Fire
An early morning fire at a Citrus Heights office on Greenback Lane Monday was later ruled arson, according to Metro Fire officials. The blaze occurred around 1 a.m. on the 7400 block of Greenback Lane, with firefighters containing…

Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Jan.18-23)
Local events going on in town this week include a crab feed fundraiser, little league tryouts, an awards dinner, and several other happenings. Continuing all week, and through Feb. 15, local consumers can also take a minute to…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: DUI arrests, mayors, Kmart & crime (Jan. 16)
Several highlights from local news this week include a suspected DUI collision involving a light pole and an apartment, a closure announcement for the Auburn Boulevard Kmart store, recognition of former Mayor Sue Frost, and release of local…

Citrus Heights Police: crime reduced by 5% in 2015
Crime statistics released by the Citrus Heights Police Department this week show a five percent reduction in crime for Citrus Heights during 2015, compared to 2014 statistics. In an email statement Wednesday afternoon, Sgt. Jason Baldwin reported property…